Mallard Duck

Female

Female mallard duck expecting feed. (Joanne McKinnon)Yesterday, I had my camera all set up on the tripod to take close-ups of maple tree flowers when this female mallard came towards me.
They now associate my presence with food.
I managed to change the setting of the camera and take a few of her before going inside to get seeds.

Up in Trees

Wild Life photos

Living in the countryside, it is not uncommon for wild fowl to visit.
This gives me an opportunity to observe and learn more about my local wild life.
Right now the turkeys are spreading out for spring duties.
There are more fights between the males guarding their territory and harems.

Where do turkeys spend the night ‘Up in Trees’

Turkey Duty

Strutting males

I took Strutting males last year through a window.
It is nearing that time of the year again.
The males are strutting and fighting for their territory.
The image is very small so not available for download or prints.

You can see more of my visitors in the Wild life album.